Danica Patrick is one of America’s most feisty and fierce female athletes. She’s not just one of the most talented female competitors on the racetrack, she’s also one of the most inspiring women in recent sports history, too.
From receiving the “Rookie of the Year” award to winning the Indy and NASCAR series races, if there’s one thing that Danica Patrick has shown us all is that regardless of your gender, if you do what you love with everything that you got, you can reach true heights.
Patrick rose to fame in her early 20s as one of the fastest racers on the track, and claimed an honorable early retirement in her 30s. But what has she been up to since her retirement in 2018? From a very famous relationship to launching her own podcast series, let’s dive into the adventurous life of professional racecar driver, Danica Patrick.
Born & Raised in the Midwest
On March 25th, 1982 Danica Sue Patrick was born in the small town of Beloit, Wisconsin, but was raised in an even smaller town, Roscoe, Illinois. And surprisingly enough, being a racecar driver was never on her dreams list. Apparently, when she was a child, she had all sorts of diverse dreams, ranging from being either a caring veterinarian, a passionate singer, or a diligent secretary.
So how did she end up becoming one of the world’s top female drivers and changing the industry forever? Well, it all started when she reached her preteen years.